Golden Visa for Entrepreneurs

How do entrepreneurs qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?

There are four routes: an SME earning at least AED 1,000,000 a year, an innovative project with at least AED 500,000 invested, a project approved by an accredited UAE incubator, or a startup with a successful exit of at least AED 7,000,000.

SME revenue

Own or partner in a UAE SME with annual revenue of at least AED 1,000,000.

Innovative project

A technical or innovative project with at least AED 500,000 invested.

Incubator-backed

An innovative project idea approved by an accredited UAE incubator, such as Hub71 or the Dubai Future Foundation.

Successful exit

Founder of a pioneering project sold for at least AED 7,000,000.

Source: UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism · last verified 2026-07-09

Check your eligibility — free

Answer 7 quick questions. A licensed specialist reviews your profile, typically within 2 hours.

Section 1 — Your Profile

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Section 2 — Residency Status

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Section 3 — Financial Qualification

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Section 4 — Documents You Currently Have

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Section 5 — Your Timeline

Section 6 — Visa Type Interest

Section 7 — Contact Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need AED 2 million to get the Golden Visa as an entrepreneur?

No. Entrepreneur routes are based on business activity — an SME earning AED 1,000,000 a year, a AED 500,000 innovative project, incubator approval, or a AED 7,000,000 exit — not a fixed capital sum.

Does my startup need to be UAE-based?

The SME, innovative-project, and incubator routes require a project established in the UAE. The successful-exit route recognises pioneering projects in and outside the UAE.